Cruise the Rhine this summer by taking advantage of Hebridean Island Cruises’ (www.hebridean.co.uk) dedicated River Cruises programme – new for 2012.

Harking back to the golden age of cruising, with an opulent feel of 1930’s Europe, Royal Crown offers elegant surroundings, together with the same personal service they would expect when sailing on Hebridean Princess.

The Hebridean’s luxurious Royal Crown will set sail on the Rhine on two fascinating itineraries this June, focusing on the history and culture of Europe.

Cities of the Rhine – from £2,545 per person (based on two people sharing an outside cabin). Seven night river cruise departing from Cologne and calling at Mainz, Mannheim, Rastatt and Strasbourg and Speyer before returning to Cologne. Price is based on a 9 June departure.

Castles of the Rhine – from £2,545 per person (based on two people an outside cabin). Seven night river cruise departing from Cologne and calling at Konigswinter, Ruedeshiem, Cochem, Koblenz and Dusseldorf and the final port of Cologne. Price based on a 16 June departure.

All Hebridean River Cruises are fully inclusive, including alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, shore tours, taxes and gratuities, a guest speaker programme and return travel to and from the UK.  Accompanied by Hebridean Island Cruises’ experts, Hebridean’s Royal Crown provides the highest degree of comfort and offers a luxurious lounge, a fine dining restaurant, library, sundeck with bar, personal concierge and a choice of cabins across three grades; Royal Suites, Premium cabins and Deluxe cabins.